Code Number: 1A10.37

Demo Title: Significant Digits

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Significant Digits

Area of Study: Mechanics

Equipment:

3 Meter Sticks

Procedure:

The three meter sticks show different significant figures when used for measurements. One is marked in ten centimeter segments, one in centimeter segments, and one in millimeter segments.

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1A10.37 - Significant Digits

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